3D Halloween Special

3D is a teaching format brought to you by Double Dutch Delco.

3D is also a curriculum in progress that teaches academic subjects and sustainable living in relation to the sport of Double Dutch.

Let’s speculate about a little comprehension; shall we?

Today, on Halloween, a class could be viewing the David Hoffman documentary on the Black Magic Double Dutch squad. This documentary chronicles the Black Magic team as they prepare for (and win) an opportunity for Double Dutch ambassadorship to England. This squad, from Hartford Connecticut, was one of the finest to ever step in the ropes. In 1984 they held the singles 2-minute speed record of 354 steps in 2 minutes!

A class could...

apply a few CA Language Arts Reading* Comprehension Standards in an analysis of the video.

*(video format coupled with the written response aspect offers information access to children via visual and sound modalities.)

3^rd Grade Reading standard 2.3 states, (student)

“Demonstrates answers by identifying answers in the text.”

From the video students could...

identify and describe the instances where they hear the title of the film.

3^rd Grade Literary Response and Analysis Standard states, (students)

“Determine the underlying theme or author’s message in fiction or non-fiction text.”

In compliance with the video format, students' analysis could be to discuss how the director intended the title to apply to events in the film.

All answers could be written response.

As an added component of management, one could introduce a task that asks students to reflect on what 'setting an example for others' looks like and sounds like during a video viewing experience. Also, students could also brainstorm healthy reminders for people not doing their best. They could also rate their performance at the end of the video time. This would be a perfect lead in to future expectations on model citizenship.

So once again, it’s Halloween.

It could happen.

Be safe.